Pillar: Economic Participation
1,490 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in West Godavari. 43.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 78% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Godavari, which ranks 11 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.7 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 84,249 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in West Godavari are in the West Godavari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Godavari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.